Serving 1,426 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Frontier Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Frontier Charter Academy's student population of 1,426 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Frontier Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Charter Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#742 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Charter Academy's ranking?
Frontier Charter Academy is ranked #742 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Frontier Charter Academy often compared to?
Frontier Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like University Schools, West Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frontier Charter Academy?
The graduation rate of Frontier Charter Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Frontier Charter Academy?
1,426 students attend Frontier Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Frontier Charter Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Charter Academy?
Frontier Charter Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frontier Charter Academy offer ?
Frontier Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Charter Academy part of?
Frontier Charter Academy is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
School Calendar
View the Frontier Charter Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
K-12 First Day of School (Calendar)
August 04, 2025 (Monday)
K-12 School Closed-Labor Day (Calendar)
September 01, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Calendar)
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School-Half Day (Calendar)
May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
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